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David Edward Byrd

1941-04-04 – 2025-02-03

Portrait of David Edward Byrd
David Edward Byrd.Credit: JHvW

Life & Legacy

David Edward Byrd (April 4, 1941 – February 3, 2025) was an American graphic artist, designer, illustrator, and painter. Many of his designs are considered to have helped to define the look of rock and roll music, starting in the 1960s. He was best known for his poster designs, which included rock posters for Fillmore East and Broadway theatre posters. Byrd's poster for the Broadway play Godspell is among his most famous works.

Occupation & Career

painter, graphic designer, graphic artist, artist

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Grammy Awards

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Grammy Awards

Education & Institutions

Carnegie Mellon University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5233276 — wikidata View source

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